great seal

See also: Great Seal

English

Noun

great seal (plural great seals)

  1. The main seal of a nation or state that symbolizes its authority, and with which official documents are stamped.
    • 2025 November 6, Caroline Davies, “King Charles officially strips Andrew of HRH style and prince title”, in The Guardian‎[1], →ISSN:
      Charles formally made the changes, which were announced a week ago, by issuing a letters patent under the great seal of the realm, which the crown office published in the Gazette, the UK’s official public record.

Usage notes

  • Often capitalised (Great Seal) when referring to individual examples.

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